The Kali/Sarda River Rafting Expedition

Duration : (09 Days/08 Nights)

The Kali river forms the international border between India and Nepal in its upper reaches. A self-contained river journey down this river is one of the prime options in this part of the Himalaya. The river flows past terraced farms of Kumaoni and Nepali villages, fresh water streams, sandy beaches, thick tropical jungles, plantations as we travel downstream through the terai belt negotiating exciting white water. With the Mahseer making it an angler's delight, the lack of road access makes it a complete wilderness journey. After the first few days of serene float past its confluence with the Saryu at Pancheshwar (also a famous fishing spot) with the occasional big rapid, the Kali makes its final descent to the plains in the last day on river, beginning with the mighty Chooka rapid. Flowing past the terai hills after densely forested hillsides, this trip is an outdoor wilderness experience in a league of its own.

Clubbed with this itinerary is Nainital which best during winters and offers you a date with golf or sailing in the highest point in the world, stay at the mansion hotel – The Naini Retreat and visit to world famous Corbett National Park and try to spot the wildest animal – The Tiger.

Day 01- Delhi – Nainital-( 260 Kms/ 6 hrs drive)

Morning depart by surface for Nainital (260 km/6 hrs drive) and check in at the resort. In the evening, you can walk into the surrounding forest to observe the flora and fauna of the area accompanied by a naturalist. You get back to camp by sundown for campfire and barbecue. Dinner and overnight at the beautiful heritage mansion – The Naini Retreat, a Heritage Hotel

Day 02- Nainital- Pithoragarh /200 Kms/ 7 Hrs drive

Drive Nainital - Pithoragarh (07 hrs). Overnight at Rest House. Views of Panchuli more than compensate for the drive.

Day 03- Pithoragarh- Jhulaghat ( 2 Hrs drive)

Drive Pithoragarh to put-in at Jhulaghat (02 hrs). Raft an initiation stretch of 15 kms of Class II+ rapids passing many stalactite and stalagmite formations. Camp by late afternoon and hike to nearby village.

Day 04- Rafting

We pass Pancheshwar where the Kali meets the Saryu, and is now called the Sarda. We camp below the confluence for a relaxed afternoon.

Day 05- Rafting

The river begins to get pacy as we negotiate a series of Class III rapids. The day is marked by thick jungles and less-inhabited sections. Camp overnight.

Day 06- Rest- Relax- Share

Rest day to explore the surroundings, hike and relax.

Today, we raft 20kms to camp below the Class IV Chooka rapid.

Day 08 – Rafting and then drive to Corbett National Park

We begin to enter the terai jungles today with great white water and the chance of spotting a wild elephant. We reach Boom for the drive to world famous Corbett National Park via Ranikhet. Arrive Corbett National Park lat evening. Evening folk dance. Indulge in the swimming pool or Grill House. Overnight at The Corbett Hideaway or The River View Retreat.

Day 09- Corbett - Delhi

Early morning game view drive by Elephant or 4WD Jeep. Post Breakfast leave for onward journey